South-Eastern Asia: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian lentil market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, lentil production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 226%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Myanmar (X tons), accounting for 99% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Myanmar totaled +5.6%.

The average lentil yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 1,152% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield showed a strong increase. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lentils were harvested in South-Eastern Asia; with a decrease of -3.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 8.4%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, lentil exports in South-Eastern Asia surged to X tons, rising by 1,508% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a tangible increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils exports, with a CAGR of +6.6% from 2012 to 2022. Malaysia (-12.6%) and Singapore (-14.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Myanmar increased by +24 percentage points.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) emerged as the largest lentil supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

In Myanmar, lentil exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-12.9% per year) and Singapore (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -45.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lentil Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of lentils were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 90% of total imports. The following importers - Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up 7.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Cambodia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 91% of total imports. Lao People's Democratic Republic and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.6%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +38.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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